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Gin is the summer tipple of choice here in the Hipster House. This popular alcohol allows for a versatile range of summer cocktails, including (but not limited to) the refreshing gin and tonic. It also comes in a wide range of flavour options to suit …
As any good hipster knows, there’s trendy and then there’s trendy, and baking banana bread has, without a doubt, become trendy. With headlines that read, “Why is everyone making banana bread?” and “Banana bread is having a moment,” as our Instagram feeds are inundated with …
This summer, we’ve got more spare time during the day, so why not some spare ribs in the evening? These sweet and spicy Korean inspired BBQ ribs are guaranteed to pull you out of your stay at home funk and wake you up from your taste bud lull. While we are home bound for the time being, we can certainly enjoy the variety of flavours we have come to discover and love through our travels. These ribs capture a bit of the deep brown sugar flavour of American BBQ with the soy sauce and chillies from traditional Korean BBQ. They are sure to please both you palate and your Seoul.
2 tbsp of gochujang (we recommend heaping tablespoons)
1 tbsp of gochugaru (optional, you can skip this if you prefer less spice)
2 tbsp of honey
2 tbsp of brown sugar
2 tbsp of rice vinegar
4 tbsp of dark soy sauce
2 gloves of diced garlic
2 tbsp of sake (optional)
Pork ribs (about 8 medium ribs, you can use a rack of ribs but you will get better coating with individual ribs)
Summer is here and that means it’s time to fire up the grill. Although we love the staples; hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, all the tried and true grill go-to foods, sometimes we just want something lighter. Nothing says refreshing summer evening like a bit of …
Weekends are for brunch and few foods are as quintessentially brunch as Eggs Benedict, and the classic ingredient for any variation of this, the English muffin. Although going out for brunch at any of the many fantastic establishments offering bottomless brunches and hipster friendly takes …
If you are looking for a quick and delicious midweek meal, look no further than simple and versatile meatballs. Swedish meatballs have always been the more popular of the Nordic meatballs and, lets be honest, they are the real reason anyone goes to an IKEA. However, as much as we love Swedish meatballs, it is Finnish meatballs that have a special place in our hearts, and stomachs, here at in the Hipster House.
So what makes these meatballs so delicious? Simple, allspice; a warming, well rounded spice that works extremely well with meats. The other aspect to traditional Finnish meatballs is the sauce, which I highly recommend, but by no means does this stop you from using your own favourite sauce. I will indicate where any saucy alterations can be made in the recipe. Easy to make ahead of time and freeze or have fresh, a midweek meal of Finnish meatballs is a guaranteed to be a hit.
700g ground beef (we recommend 15-20% fat)
1 white onion
1 egg
3/4 cup of bread crumbs
1/2 cup of whole milk (or cream)
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp of ground allspice
2 tbsp of butter
Growing up with a Finnish ancestry, pulla, or cardamom coffee bread, has been a breakfast staple for big occasions and family get-togethers. As such, it has become a source of comfort now that we are grown and have moved out. As is tradition for our …
U.S. Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Circumstances being what they are in the these days, there has never been a better time to dive into the world of decorative D.I.Y. for gift ideas. This year the hipster family welcomed a new nephew and …
Cinco do Mayo is coming up this week and what better way to celebrate than with a bowl of Smashed Apple Guacamole? While in Mexico it is a day for celebrating victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, for many outside of Mexico it has become a day for celebrating Mexican culture with tequila cocktails and delicious food.
In London, it is difficult to find many Mexican ingredients at the best of times, and is especially difficult during the current situation. Cinco de Mayo menus this year will become about finding creative ways to put new twists on classic favourites using what is available. One item that has been very easy to find in the shops has been apples. These versatile fruits are actually a great way to stretch your avocados for homemade guacamole and they happen to also taste delicious with tequila (hint hint). Using a variation of a recipe by world renowned chef, Roberto Santibañez, you can make a delicious homemade guacamole perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Although Cold Brew Kombucha and Retro Denim Jacket both love Mexican cuisine, it does not always love them back. Both suffer from pepper intolerance which means that many recipes have to be altered to make them more CBK and RDJ friendly. That being the case, there are no peppers in this recipe. However, Chef Santibañez often uses roast chilli in his dishes, and we certainly do not discourage you from turning up the heat if you so desire. We also use more alcohol in our version (this is where the smashed comes in) but you certainly do not have to, you can even opt not to use any at all if you are making this for children or friends who do not drink.
1 large apple (sweet recommended)
1 1/2 tbsp of Tequila
1 lime, juiced (2 if you feel your lime is small or not giving enough juice)
2 medium sized ripe avocados
1 medium white onion
3 tbsp fresh coriander (about 1 bunch)
Sea salt (around 1 tsp)